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gmsick said:
Oh I have a 4 slot MVS in my gameroom & several games. I'm well aware of what Windjammers is. I've been trying to get a cart with matching serials for a few years now, but the price is always too high for me. I even participated in the PS4 beta. Long time fan of the game. Yeah I set up my account this morning so I'm set.
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MVS........Say no more. LOL

I've always loved the NeoGeo, but the OG stuff was always out of my price range. The first CD option was cool, but rather slow, so I passed on that as well. Then by the next revision, I was knee deep in collecting other things, so that was off the table as well. But I did have a rather large "NG Pocket" collection at one point in time. I was so thrilled to see Windjammers get an update with proper online play, as it was long over due.

 
Damn looks like with the random drops on Friday I will be looking on my phone while I'm fighting the crowds.  Not a good combination.

 
LRG can release as many games as they want.  It's up to them as to how much they want to cheapen their brand name.  Completionists are the foundation of their business model.  I think it's safe to say that from posts on here we know how a sample size of completionists feel about recent releases from this last spring through November. 

 
Imho LRG should be targeting enough inventory to last a week, not a day or two or hours or minutes. There are more than enough completionists out there to help them sell out. Why do people want them to do such low prints? Suppose a game you really want comes around but the print is low and for some unforeseen circumstance you are unable to snag it in the first minute or two it’s live and sells out. Are you really going to be thrilled that the game has a high aftermarket value then? Probably not, so why encourage it?

I think LRG is moving in the right direction with larger prints. I have terrible anxiety (actually taking a medication for it that is strong enough it could kill me if I stopped taking it and even then it’s been proven to shorten your lifespan..) and every time things go up I feel like is a god damn race just to buy a copy of a game. That’s ridiculous. I’m half tempted to PM Doomstick about solving the issue. I really don’t want to die of a heart attack at 34.


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Chrono Gear said:
Imho LRG should be targeting enough inventory to last a week, not a day or two or hours or minutes. There are more than enough completionists out there to help them sell out. Why do people want them to do such low prints? Suppose a game you really want comes around but the print is low and for some unforeseen circumstance you are unable to snag it in the first minute or two it’s live and sells out. Are you really going to be thrilled that the game has a high aftermarket value then? Probably not, so why encourage it?

I think LRG is moving in the right direction with larger prints. I have terrible anxiety (actually taking a medication for it that is strong enough it could kill me if I stopped taking it and even then it’s been proven to shorten your lifespan..) and every time things go up I feel like is a god damn race just to buy a copy of a game. That’s ridiculous. I’m half tempted to PM Doomstick about solving the issue. I really don’t want to die of a heart attack at 34.


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If your anxiety is that severe, I don't think you should be buying LRG games. It's not a necessity.

 
Chrono Gear said:
Imho LRG should be targeting enough inventory to last a week, not a day or two or hours or minutes. There are more than enough completionists out there to help them sell out. Why do people want them to do such low prints? Suppose a game you really want comes around but the print is low and for some unforeseen circumstance you are unable to snag it in the first minute or two it’s live and sells out. Are you really going to be thrilled that the game has a high aftermarket value then? Probably not, so why encourage it?

I think LRG is moving in the right direction with larger prints. I have terrible anxiety (actually taking a medication for it that is strong enough it could kill me if I stopped taking it and even then it’s been proven to shorten your lifespan..) and every time things go up I feel like is a god damn race just to buy a copy of a game. That’s ridiculous. I’m half tempted to PM Doomstick about solving the issue. I really don’t want to die of a heart attack at 34.


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Their business model does not support having lots of left over stock. Trying to judge a run that would last for at least a week while at the same time selling out within that period would be a nightmare. If a niche game with a small run has so many copies that it will last a week then there is a good chance it will last much longer than that, which in turn messes up the businesses model. If LRG are producing too much stock and having to store it, as well as not having the money from selling the leftovers of multiple titles to invest in new games then that screws up their situation. I think they are doing a decent job of estimating demand on the vast majority of titles.

 
redman77 said:
Their business model does not support having lots of left over stock. Trying to judge a run that would last for at least a week while at the same time selling out within that period would be a nightmare. If a niche game with a small run has so many copies that it will last a week then there is a good chance it will last much longer than that, which in turn messes up the businesses model. If LRG are producing too much stock and having to store it, as well as not having the money from selling the leftovers of multiple titles to invest in new games then that screws up their situation. I think they are doing a decent job of estimating demand on the vast majority of titles.
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Agreed, as when games last a few days, the "sky is falling crowd" comes out, and the charge backs, and cancellations become plenty. The week idea would never, ever work.

 
Chrono Gear said:
I have terrible anxiety (actually taking a medication for it that is strong enough it could kill me if I stopped taking it and even then it’s been proven to shorten your lifespan..) and every time things go up I feel like is a god damn race just to buy a copy of a game. That’s ridiculous. I’m half tempted to PM Doomstick about solving the issue. I really don’t want to die of a heart attack at 34.
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Didn't you know smoking a joint cures anxiety. You should look into it if you have access to medical cannabis.
 
LRG has been pretty forthcoming about the surprising amount of cancellation requests they get when something doesnt immediately sell out
 
spoderman said:
If your anxiety is that severe, I don't think you should be buying LRG games. It's not a necessity.
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I’m a hardcore completionist. I’ll buy total garbage just to stay on top. Part of my legit OCD/anxiety. I’m still upset that I am short 3 figures from having a complete collection of the Pokémon mini nfc figures they put out for Pokémon Rumble.
 
Checked out Supergun World 2 on youtube. The graphics don't bother me, but the gameplay inconsistencies do. I think it's probably a major issue in the physics engine sort of like how late in the game with Teslagrad the precision required is completely hit or miss because the physics engine can't handle it. Things that look like they should work sometimes work and sometimes just don't. Definitely go watch a few videos if you are interested in the game itself and not just because OMG ITS RARE! or you'll buy it anyway to CATCH THEM ALL!!!!

Chrono Gear said:
I have terrible anxiety (actually taking a medication for it that is strong enough it could kill me if I stopped taking it and even then it’s been proven to shorten your lifespan..) and every time things go up I feel like is a god damn race just to buy a copy of a game.
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I think the first step is admitting you have a problem. The cure making a change in your life to prevent it rather than just hoping medicine will control the symptoms. If you can't find a way to be cool with having some stuff but not a complete collection, then maybe it's time to sell it all or at least narrow your focus by redefining what complete means. Maybe for gaming it's only collecting games that appear in regular retail outlets... or only from certain developers or something more narrow but easier to complete. It's totally your life and you can certainly bandaid your way through it, but I think it would be more enjoyable a life if you could get it under control. Take care.

 
chrislaustin said:
I'm in Vegas, so it's as easy to get as grabbing a big gulp at 7-11! LOL

And a few places are even open 24 hrs a day, life is good :D/
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Thats exactly how it should be everywhere. I'm in a medical/legal state and I'm sure I'd rather try some medicine from mother nature than pills that could kill me if if I stopped taking them. fuck that noise!!!
 
nightc1 said:
I think the first step is admitting you have a problem. The cure making a change in your life to prevent it rather than just hoping medicine will control the symptoms. If you can't find a way to be cool with having some stuff but not a complete collection, then maybe it's time to sell it all or at least narrow your focus by redefining what complete means. Maybe for gaming it's only collecting games that appear in regular retail outlets... or only from certain developers or something more narrow but easier to complete. It's totally your life and you can certainly bandaid your way through it, but I think it would be more enjoyable a life if you could get it under control. Take care.
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Didn’t I just admit i have a problem? I’m not on meds because of my gaming habit. That’s just one of many issues I have. I can’t function like a normal person without medication because I get too anxious. I’m also a clinical depressive and have attempted suicide more than once;which is why have spent time in a mental hospital.

I know we all joke about being OCD but as someone who actually suffers from the condition I can tell you it’s no fun. I wash my hands so much my skin often cracks and bleeds if I don’t moisturize. Oh and I’m allergic to aloe vera.....
 
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We signed Super GunWorld 2 two years ago. I don't think under our current mindset we would have signed it, but back then we looked at it as a fun game with a passionate developer that we wanted to work with. We're working to clear out the more obscure stuff rapidly so we can get back on to a slower path and completely refocus on a less frequent release schedule with bigger titles.
 
thelonepig said:
Has the upcoming release of Wonder Boy The Dragon's Trap been mentioned yet?

PS4: https://www.amazon.com/Wonder-Boy-Dragons-Trap-PlayStation-4/dp/B0777CXJ46/

Switch: https://www.amazon.com/Wonder-Boy-Dragons-Trap-Nintendo-Switch/dp/B0777L69GZ/

$39.99. Releases January 23.
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Yes, it will be getting a wide release through Nicalis. The PS4 version is actually more expensive than LRG's standard PS4 version. I will be preordering the Switch version with GCU discount whenever it goes live at BB since LRG never sold the Switch version.

 
Who is buying super gunworld 2 tomorrow? I feel like it should be $25 but I’ll likely buy anyway. I’m curious how quick it will go since it’s limited to 2000. I really wish they would allow combined shipping between runs. I’ve ordered the past few weeks and it’s be nice to get a break on shipping costs..
 
Staind204 said:
Who is buying super gunworld 2 tomorrow? I feel like it should be $25 but I’ll likely buy anyway. I’m curious how quick it will go since it’s limited to 2000. I really wish they would allow combined shipping between runs. I’ve ordered the past few weeks and it’s be nice to get a break on shipping costs..
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After what I just spent on Black Friday I'm gonna pass on Gunworld. I regret the fact that Gunworld will obviously be "rarer" and harder to find later but the games I bought are all titles I have more desire to play and won't just sit on the shelf like some of my LRG stuff has. It's a reasonable trade off.

 
Speaking of shipping costs...I have a question for ya Josh or Doug.

For the leftover sale happening tomorrow, can shipping be combined by contacting CS if someone was able to hypothetically order more than 1 of each offering since it's not a regular sale? (Excluding Super Gunworld)
 
skiizim said:
I think you need a lil more chaka chaka in your life.
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If that means what I think it means then I must confess I have a girlfriend that wants it way more often than I do. My girl is bipolar and her manic is gettin’ freaky. Plus, I’m apparently some sort of love god. Idk, I’m your stereotypical nerd late bloomer. She’s been my first and only and I was 31 so I really have no idea. Lol
 
so are we getting Double Dragon 4 on PS4 ? it was talked about, and NOT denied? so my hopes are up :) and that's a big brand name to have under their belt :)

 
That went way faster than I expected. Do they still frontload the batches to a majority being sold at 10 am or has that changed? I just wonder if the morning batch was small and a majority are being held for 6 pm..

Edit - they just tweeted that 500 are left meaning 75% were sold this morning.
 
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Risk of Rain PS4 was the only thing I was trying for. PayPal took forever even though I was logged in. O well, did they already say if that's it for these games or are they holding more for that blowout sale?

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Did Risk of Rain pop up on the main page?  The only one I'm looking for is Stealth - I noticed it's product page was taken down overnight.

 
soonerfreak said:
Risk of Rain PS4 was the only thing I was trying for. PayPal took forever even though I was logged in. O well, did they already say if that's it for these games or are they holding more for that blowout sale?
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LRG said they'll have the remaining inventory on January 1st. Today was only supposed to be a small amount of what they have for left over inventory
 
Well this is would be the first LRG release I wanted but couldn't get in on.. but that's what happens when quantities are this limited and you're using your phone on some crappy wifi in southeast Asia. Oh well.
 
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